Quote by Germaine Greer

Man made one grave mistake: in answer to vaguely reformist and humanitarian agitation he admitted women to politics and the professions. The conservatives who saw this as the undermining of our civilization and the end of the state and marriage were right after all; it is time for the demolition to begin.

Man made one grave mistake: in answer to vaguely reformist a

Summary

This quote appears to endorse a conservative perspective that portrays the inclusion of women in politics and professions as a serious and irreversible mistake. The quote argues that such inclusion has undermined civilization, the state, and marriage. It concludes by suggesting that it is now necessary to begin tearing down or demolishing the systems that have allowed women's progression in these spheres. The quote reflects a view that innovation or changes brought about by women's empowerment are detrimental to society and should be reversed.

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Men & Women

By Germaine Greer

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